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Hemosiderotic Dermatofibroma: An Interesting Case When Pigments Blur the Diagnostic Path

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A BSTRACT Hemosiderotic dermatofibroma is a rare variant of dermatofibroma. Due to its brown nodular presentation, it mimics melanotic lesions. A definite diagnosis is essential for proper management and prognosis. We present one such rare case of 49-year-old male where histopathology with special stains and immunohistochemistry helped to solve the dilemma.

Source: Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth

DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_136_24

Authors: Tanmayi V. Kulkarni, Ruchika M. Chamaria, Archana C. Buch, Sushama G. Gurwale

Institutions: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Language: English

Topic: Soft tissue tumor case studies

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408651995

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